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General English Literature at Duke University

General English Literature at Duke University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Duke University sits in Durham, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 general english literature degrees were granted at Duke University.

Studying Online at Duke University

Many students take online classes at Duke University. Of 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Duke University

Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 17
Best Value North Carolina #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #23 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #128 of 678
Best Value Southeast (Region) #129 of 135
Best Value Nationwide #623 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 17
Best Value North Carolina #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #23 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #128 of 678
Best Value Southeast (Region) #129 of 135
Best Value Nationwide #623 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Duke University

Graduates of Duke University’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Duke University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,241
2 years $38,289
3 years $39,176
4 years $65,074
5 years $78,024

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Duke University take home a median $65,074, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Duke University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Duke University stands at $15,362.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Duke University are 67% women (28) and 33% men (14).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Of the 29 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Duke University, 76% were women (22) and 24% were men (7).

Duke University gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Duke University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Duke University

Of the 7 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Duke University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Duke University gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Duke University

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Duke University

Among the 6 doctoral general english literature graduates at Duke University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

Duke University gender breakdown of General English Literature Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Duke University

Minority students account for 17% of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Duke University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Duke University

This General English Literature program at Duke University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 42

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Duke University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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